From Rock Bottom to Wingsuiting Around the World, Overcoming Adversity, & Going Hard on Life With Captain Manicorn

From Rock Bottom to Wingsuiting Around the World, Overcoming Adversity, & Going Hard on Life With Captain Manicorn

Today I'm joined by Jamie Leibert - aka Captain Manicorn - and Sandra Zinovyev to talk about their incredible story of overcoming adversity and relentlessly pursuing their dream of becoming the first people to fly a parachute in every country. Jamie and Sandra are on a nearly impossible mission where one wrong decision could cost them their lives. Their goal is to leave behind a legacy that inspires future generations of adventure lovers to beat the odds stacked against them by showing them how to turn an impossible dream into a possible one. In this incredibly raw conversation, Jamie and Sandra discuss their difficult pasts with childhood trauma, incarceration, and addiction and the obstacles they continue to face while on the road. This episode goes beyond their adventures in air sports, offering valuable insight on how to shift your perspectives, overcome challenges, and fulfill your dreams (plus what to do when that dream doesn't make you happy). Trigger Warning: This episode discusses drug use, addiction, and suicide. What's stopping you from going all in on your dreams? What's the first step you can take? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click here to try Premium Passport for only $1. Tune In To Learn: The legalities of air sports and what accomplishing this epic 15-year mission entails Jamie's troubling past and how incarceration gave him a second chance at life Why their multimillion-dollar event company left them feeling the emptiest they'd ever been The bomb that started Captain Manicorn and why you need to stop sleeping on your dreams Jamie's five steps to success and what to do when accomplishing your dream isn't what you expected Sandra's passion for animal welfare and the importance of following your own dreams when in a relationship Why Jamie is sneaking out of Europe Sandra's advice on managing anxiety through the unpredictability of travel Why air sports are way more than just an adrenaline rush And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsor - US Bank, MasterClass Follow along on the adventures of Captain Manicorn Learn more about their nonprofit, Just Care More Want More? From $12 In Savings To Living Your Travel Dreams w/ Matt Fetbrandt Only Person To Travel Overland To Every Country In The World w/ Graham Hughes Part One: The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying (In a Single Journey) With Thor Pedersen Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. This episode is also sponsored by MasterClass. Learn from the best to become your best - anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace! Get 15% off your annual membership when you go to www.masterclass.com/travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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